What is the median household income in Hoisington, KS?
The median household income in Hoisington, KS is $52,277 (±$10,522) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $965 a month would take about $38,600 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Hoisington, the median household income went from $49,718 in 2015–2019 to $52,277 in 2020–2024 (+5.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $52,277 (±$10,522)
- Median renter income
- $41,616 (±$8,036)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $38,600
Income in Hoisington against Barton County, its state and the nation
| Hoisington | Barton County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,277 (±$10,522) | $58,851 (±$3,181) | $74,275 (±$475) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $41,616 (±$8,036) | $38,415 (±$6,558) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $62,750 (±$18,889) | $74,699 (±$6,470) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $965 (±$147) | $761 (±$45) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Hoisington, median household income is not measurably different from Barton County ($58,851).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($74,275).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Barton County, Hoisington ranks 21 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1242 of 1,525.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Hoisington
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $965 a month ($11,580 a year) needs an income of about $38,600 a year.
The median renting household in Hoisington earns $41,616 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,718 (±$5,882) | $52,277 (±$10,522) | +5.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $657 (±$58) | $965 (±$147) | +46.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $69,900 (±$11,335) | $95,000 (±$17,959) | +35.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Hoisington
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoisington | — | $52,277 (±$10,522) | — |
| South Homestead Township | 3.7 mi | $60,655 (±$15,154) | Not measurably different |
| Eureka Township (Barton County) | 5.6 mi | $72,276 (±$55,599) | Not measurably different |
| Susank | 8.5 mi | $72,500 (±$18,611) | Not measurably different |
| Olmitz | 8.6 mi | $76,250 (±$53,827) | Not measurably different |
| Great Bend Township | 8.9 mi | $102,560 (±$31,215) | Higher |
| Union Township (Barton County) | 9.7 mi | $59,028 (±$10,917) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township (Barton County) | 10 mi | $52,083 (±$35,826) | Not measurably different |
| Great Bend | 11 mi | $54,139 (±$7,438) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Great Bend Township, KS ($102,560).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Barton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | South Homestead Township | $60,655 (±$15,154) |
| 16 | Union Township (Barton County) | $59,028 (±$10,917) |
| 17 | Albert | $58,750 (±$12,511) |
| 18 | Liberty Township (Barton County) | $56,500 (±$12,770) |
| 19 | Ellinwood | $56,379 (±$4,616) |
| 20 | Great Bend | $54,139 (±$7,438) |
| 21 | Hoisington | $52,277 (±$10,522) |
| 22 | Buffalo Township (Barton County) | $52,083 (±$35,826) |
| 23 | Pawnee Rock | $48,026 (±$22,702) |
Showing 9 of 23 places in Barton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hoisington
What is the median household income in Hoisington?
The median household income in Hoisington is $52,277 (±$10,522) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Hoisington?
About $38,600 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $965 a month.
Have incomes in Hoisington kept up with inflation?
In Hoisington, the median household income went from $49,718 in 2015–2019 to $52,277 in 2020–2024 (+5.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Hoisington?
The median renting household in Hoisington, KS earns $41,616 (±$8,036) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoisington city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoisington city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoisington city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoisington city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoisington city, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoisington city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Hoisington city, Kansas (place:32550, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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